12 Months

Her need to walk made this month's pictures more challenging

My how someone has grown! 

At one year (plus one week) old Kylie weighs in at 16 pounds even, which is the 4th percentile. Her head is supposedly 16 7/8 inches, and she measures 28 1/2 inches tall, which is in the 24th percentile. It is so tough to get accurate measurements; we marked her birthday height on a basement wall and she was closer to 26 1/2 inches. Truthfully, she's probably somewhere in between. Either way, our little nugget is still wearing 6-9 month clothes. 

When I think about all the changes this last month brought the differences are quite dramatic. Not only did Kylie start walking, but developmentally made huge strides. She now plays games, waves bye-bye all the time, and seems to have a much better understanding of the things we tell her. 

Not only can I walk, but I'm really good at climbing

She prefers eating solely table food now, as opposed to baby food, and is certainly not a picky eater. It sometimes seems as if she shovels her food in as fast as possible so she can then sign "all done". She is also in the "uh oh" phase when she drops something from her tray. 

This food makes great hair gel

She loves drinking from her sippy cup. 

Sometimes it's just too much work to pick up the cup though

Looking like such a big girl

Kylie and mommy get to spend a lot of time together, and we get along great. After all, mama was her first word. Daddy always thinks we have inside jokes - and we probably do! I know Kylie better than anyone else and love her beyond measure. 

Happy even after her one-year shots

Checking on mom during one of our walks 

The beginnings of a serious shoe fetish 

Kylie loves her daddy, and lights up when he comes home each day. She is quick to head to the door when she hears it open, immediately asking to be picked up so she can give him a big hug.

Goofing around with dad at the beginning of the month

Selfie before church 

Playing with an early birthday present from great-aunt Phyl

Kylie, you have brought more joy into our lives than we could have ever imagined. This first year we have learned so much, laughed everyday, and enjoyed life to the fullest. We can't imagine our world without you in it, and are looking forward to seeing you grow and mature as a beautiful child of God.

How could you not love this sweet, sleeping baby?!

Please forgive the randomness of these thoughts, but I had so many fun phone pictures to share, and memories to capture, that they are all making an appearance in this post.